Posts by: Kristen

The early days of how my childhood brewed an eating disorder for my teenage years.
This is my personal story about my struggle with anorexia and disordered eating. It’s a long one so I will break it up into a...

Nutrient and flavor packed ingredients make for a satisfying, balanced and complete lunch or dinner!
Who doesn’t love a good soup especially when it’s cold and rainy outside? Perfect for this nasty weather we’ve been having over the past few...

Spoiler: The best diet is not what you think!
If you’re an athlete or an active person, losing weight may not be as easy as one might think. You have to balance eating for energy with eating to elicit a...

Salmon with veggies over cheesy grits is one of my family's go-to meals. It's quick, simple and a delicious twist on the not-so-healthy shrimp and grits (my favorite). Since weeknights are already hard trying to get dinner on the...

Learn to pick the right cereals to give you the proper nutrients and energy you need as an athlete.
Mornings are hard, especially when you’re not a morning person. Getting in a nutritious breakfast is even harder when you’re rushing...

This recipe is almost like an “everything but the kitchen sink” type recipe but has the added benefit of fitting into a healthy Mediterranean Diet. You can easily throw everything in your crockpot in the morning before leaving for...

Are you a parent of a teenage athlete who wants your child to become faster and stronger but not at the expense of their health? Sports nutrition supplements are usually the first go-to to reach these goals.
There are key...

The sports nutrition you give your body before a game or competition can make a big difference in your performance!
Being a student athlete is hard work- you have to balance school, practice, games and maybe even a job. Eating...

I recently posted about the ketogenic diet (click here to read if you missed it) but that's not the only option for weight loss these days. Chances are you've heard of intermittent fasting or IF for short. IF is...